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Western Asset Global Defined Opp Buyback Yield % Chart
For the Asset Management subindustry, Western Asset Global Defined Opp's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Western Asset Global Defined Opp Buyback Yield % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Western Asset Global Defined Opp's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Western Asset Global Defined Opp's Buyback Yield % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Western Asset Global Defined Opp (GDO) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.00 as of Jul. 20, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Western Asset Global Defined Opp and its competitors. Over the past decade, Western Asset Global Defined Opp's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.01 to 107.62. According to the industry distribution chart, Western Asset Global Defined Opp ranks #999999 out of 765 companies in the Asset Management industry.
Is Western Asset Global Defined Opp's Buyback Yield % too high?
Western Asset Global Defined Opp's current Buyback Yield % is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 107.62. Based on the distribution chart, Western Asset Global Defined Opp ranks #999999 out of 765 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Western Asset Global Defined Opp has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Western Asset Global Defined Opp's Buyback Yield % compare to GLV and DTF?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Western Asset Global Defined Opp ranks #999999 out of 765 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Western Asset Global Defined Opp in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.22. Historically, Western Asset Global Defined Opp's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.01 to 107.62 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for an Asset Management company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Asset Management companies is 0.22, based on 765 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Buyback Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Buyback Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Western Asset Global Defined Opp and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.22 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Western Asset Global Defined Opp's current Buyback Yield % is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Western Asset Global Defined Opp stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Western Asset Global Defined Opp (GDO) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $10.90, compared to a current price of $10.53 — trading 3.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.00. Western Asset Global Defined Opp's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Western Asset Global Defined Opp (GDO), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.00 as of Jul. 20, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Western Asset Global Defined Opp (GDO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Western Asset Global Defined Opp stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $10.53 is trading 3.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $10.90.
GuruFocus considers Western Asset Global Defined Opp to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for GDO:
Buyback Yield %: 0.00
GF Value™: $10.90 vs. price of $10.53 (3.4% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the GDO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Western Asset Global Defined Opp Business Description
Western Asset Global Corp Defined Opp is a closed-end management investment company with a primary investment objective to provide current income. Its secondary objective is to seek capital appreciation. The Fund invests in the United States and foreign corporate fixed-income securities of varying maturities.
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